Over the last few years Phlebologists- varicose vein doctors- have discovered interesting causes of varicose veins or of other health related issues as a result of vein disease. However, while this number increases these trained vein specialists are also discovering what things do not play a role in developing and treating varicose and spider veins. Although there are many health care professionals that still are unaware of the impacts of vein disease, health care companies shilling products containing supplements that “treat” or “prevent” varicose and spider veins, and ebooks and online forums that offer the alternative solution, the truth is that many of these are not true preventative measures of varicose or spider veins, nor offer an alternative to proper vein care. Here are some of the more popularly told mistruths that should be noted.

Exercising actually increases blood circulation in the body. When the muscles tense and flex, the contraction pushes the blood in the veins towards the heart. While this movement helps blood flow in properly functioning veins, it also can push blood into non functioning or varicose veins that are blocked or damaged, but has not been shown to be beneficial nor detrimental to these varicose veins once formed. Therefore, you will not feel more pain when exercising, nor does it necessarily alleviate any of the pain resulting from your varicose veins. It is important to note, however, that while exercise may not benefit your varicose veins once you have them, it is encouraged and provides healthy blood flow and generally improves your overall health and wellbeing. Moreover, vein specialists will recommend exercise after removing your varicosities to help the healing process and reduce any potential swelling.

Supplements or Vitamin Deficiencies.

Holistic or health drug stores and companies offer a wide variety of many supplements that do actually have very beneficial properties to preventing and treating various health related issues. However, many of the products sold cannot undue damage caused by real diseases without proper care from a trained professional. For example, many people claim that horse chestnut, vitamin E or other supplements can eliminate your varicose veins. The fact is that vein disease is real disease resulting from damaged veins and improper blood flow. When this occurs in the body it means that the vein valves that help pump the blood in the veins have broken down and the veins cannot be repaired at this point and will only get worse. Fortunately, the body has 4 times the amount of veins needed to function, but the varicose veins must be removed in order to direct the blood flow into other properly working veins.

Sufficient amounts of daily fiber.

Fiber has been found to be a necessary ingredient in our diets to help increase digestion, etc. Unfortunately, it has not been found to increase blood flow in varicose veins. Again, once your veins have become varicose they can only get worse until removed, and will create more damage to the body if left untreated. Varicose and spider veins cannot be treated by increases of fiber, supplements or exercise and require the attention of a trained vein specialist.

Seeking Relief from a Board Certified Phlebologist.

At Illinois Vein Specialists, we care just as much about the medicine and the specialized practice of Phlebology as we do our patients. We focus only on treating varicose and spider veins and successfully treated patients from many towns including Buffalo Grove, Cary, Elgin, Algonquin, Palatine, Vernon Hills, Crystal Lake, Lake Zurich, Fox River Grove, Mundelein, Grayslake, Wauconda, Chicago, and all areas of Barrington, Illinois. We understand that when you choose a doctor you want to go to someone you know, like and trust, and honestly so do we. We know that patients come to us most often from satisfied patient referrals, but we encourage you to do your own research and ask around. In the end no matter where you live or who you decide to have treat your varicose or spider veins find someone who focuses only on diagnosing and treating varicose and spider veins -- find a Board Certified Phlebologist.

For more information on the causes and symptoms of varicose and spider veins visit us at www.IllinoisVeinSpecialists.com or call us at 847.277.9100